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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2009 Jamis Earth Cruiser 1 and 2008 Jamis Earth Cruiser 1.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2009 Jamis Earth Cruiser 144T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear17.2 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.

2008 Jamis Earth Cruiser 144T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear17.2 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2009 Jamis Earth Cruiser 1
2008 Jamis Earth Cruiser 1
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Earth Cruiser 1
Earth Cruiser 1
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$375.00
$290.00
Colors
Gloss Black/Machine Silver, Mash/Bone, Outback Gold, Starfire Blue/Machine Silver
Chili Red/Machine Silver, Machine Black/Machine Silver, Steel Nickel, Twilight Blue/Bone
Sizes
18.5", 21.5"
18.5", 21.5"
Weight
28.2 lb
27.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
—
Jamis
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cruiser Mix
Cruiser Mix
Crankset
Forged Alloy, 44 teeth
Alloy cotterless, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Cotterless, 119mm spindle
Cotterless Bolt Type
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
Shimano
Shimano cog
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC Z51 NP
KMC Z51, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Cruiser Platform
Cruiser Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano coaster rear
Shimano coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" sealed
1 1/8" sealed
Handlebar
Jamis Cruise Control
Jamis Cruiser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Alloy hi-rise quill
Alloy hi-rise quill
Saddle
Earth Cruiser Comfort w/Spring
Earth Cruiser Comfort w/Spring
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Alloy nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Front: nutted alloy, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Rims
Alex Zuma, 36-hole
Alex Zuma, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Jamis Cruise Control
26 x 2.125" Jamis Cruise Control
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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